As China opens up to the West, the nation’s attractions are
booming, with existing attractions reporting record attendances and
new museums, theme parks and science centres planned
Plans for a new science
centre in Abu Dhabi
have been revealed by
the country’s Technology
Development Committee
(TDC), offering more than
200 interactive exhibits as
part of a campaign to get
more young children interested
in science
Visitors to Switzerland’s
Zurich Zoo can now get up
close and personal with the
park’s six Indian elephants
following the opening of the
$63.3m (£37.8m, €46.7m)
Kaeng Krachan elephant
park, which welcomed its
first guests on 8 June
Chicago has been selected
as home for the much
sought-after George Lucas
museum, with the city narrowly
pipping bids from Los
Angeles and San Francisco
UNESCO has voiced concerns
about whether appropriate authorisation
was granted for the use of
World Heritage site Skellig
Michael as a film set for
the latest instalment in the
Star Wars franchise
Merlin’s Mark Fisher talks about working
with Hollywood studio DreamWorks on
the upcoming Shrek-themed midways,
how to spot a winning IP and the
importance of creative collaboration
Chimelong International Ocean Resort
is a big development on a small island.
Will its proximity to the gambling haven
of Macau be a help or a hindrance?
Europe’s biggest museum conference
looks at how technology and the digital
revolution can enhance the attraction. We
report from the event in Newcastle, UK
As Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg buys
Oculus VR and its Rift device, we look at
how far VR has come, and ask whether
it has a place in the attractions industry
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld draws on
the local culture to create a narrative
journey for its visitors. Atkins Global
tells us about an innovative approach
Aiming to become a top entertainment destination in southern Vietnam for both domestic and
international tourists, VinWonders Phú Quốc opened in 2021 as the biggest theme park in
the country. [more...]
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Last July 7th, Red Raion took part in the opening event of FICO Eataly World, the Italian theme park dedicated to food - the only one worldwide!
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As China opens up to the West, the nation’s attractions are
booming, with existing attractions reporting record attendances and
new museums, theme parks and science centres planned
Plans for a new science
centre in Abu Dhabi
have been revealed by
the country’s Technology
Development Committee
(TDC), offering more than
200 interactive exhibits as
part of a campaign to get
more young children interested
in science
Visitors to Switzerland’s
Zurich Zoo can now get up
close and personal with the
park’s six Indian elephants
following the opening of the
$63.3m (£37.8m, €46.7m)
Kaeng Krachan elephant
park, which welcomed its
first guests on 8 June
Chicago has been selected
as home for the much
sought-after George Lucas
museum, with the city narrowly
pipping bids from Los
Angeles and San Francisco
UNESCO has voiced concerns
about whether appropriate authorisation
was granted for the use of
World Heritage site Skellig
Michael as a film set for
the latest instalment in the
Star Wars franchise
Merlin’s Mark Fisher talks about working
with Hollywood studio DreamWorks on
the upcoming Shrek-themed midways,
how to spot a winning IP and the
importance of creative collaboration
Chimelong International Ocean Resort
is a big development on a small island.
Will its proximity to the gambling haven
of Macau be a help or a hindrance?
Europe’s biggest museum conference
looks at how technology and the digital
revolution can enhance the attraction. We
report from the event in Newcastle, UK
As Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg buys
Oculus VR and its Rift device, we look at
how far VR has come, and ask whether
it has a place in the attractions industry
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld draws on
the local culture to create a narrative
journey for its visitors. Atkins Global
tells us about an innovative approach
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist
arrivals worldwide as people head for sport, health and wellbeing travel.
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have
signed a deal to work together toward identifying a site for a new Therme facility.
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed,
with
the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War
receiving a Judges’ Special Recognition Award for "documenting history in real-
time".
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering immersive experiences
– as well as dynamic habitats housing different species together, as they are in their natural habitat.
Aiming to become a top entertainment destination in southern Vietnam for both domestic and
international tourists, VinWonders Phú Quốc opened in 2021 as the biggest theme park in
the country. [more...]
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Red Raion - Testimonial Richard Needham - SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment
Last July 7th, Red Raion took part in the opening event of FICO Eataly World, the Italian theme park dedicated to food - the only one worldwide!
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